Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Finding Purpose in the Unexpected #pediatrics #emergencymedicine

"I'm a person who's always looking for the edge... and I sometimes dance a little too close to the edge." For Katrina Hurley, MD, FRCPC, a career in pediatric emergency medicine has meant embracing uncertainty, evolving with each stage of life, and finding fulfillment both inside and outside the emergency department. In this episode of Specialty Café, host Sharmin Zahin chats with Dr. Hurley to explore her journey into pediatric emergency medicine, from early inspiration watching ER to discovering the specialty during residency. She shares what life in the pediatric emergency department is really like, why "fever, fever, fever!" is often the bread and butter of the job, and how every shift brings something unexpected. Dr. Hurley speaks candidly about the meaningful moments that stay with her, from helping children and families through difficult situations to working alongside healthcare teams during some of the most challenging days. If you're comfortable ambiguity, complexity, and not always having the answers - pediatric emergency medicine could be for you. . Check out Specialty Café wherever you get your podcasts. #pediatricemergency #MedStudents #MedicalSchool #Residency #CareerInMedicine #PhysicianWellness #medicalresidency